All Obituaries

Francis Paul “Fran” Murphy, 87, of Canton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at LaPoint’s Adult Home, where he was under the care of Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley. Fran was born December 6, 1931 in Potsdam, the son of the late Paul and Mildred (Butler) Murphy. From youth, Fran was fascinated by radio, which expanded to an interest in electronics. Following graduation from Canton High School, he attended Clarkson University prior...

Gloria Jean McAdam, 62, of Canton, died peacefully in the comfort of her home where she was under the care of family and Hospice and Palliative Care of the St. Lawrence Valley on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Gloria was born December 24, 1956 in Gouverneur, the daughter of the late Donald and Ruth (VanDuzee) McAdam. She graduated from Gouverneur High School and received her Bachelors of Science Degree in Government from St. Lawrence University. Gloria spent a lot of her adult life in...

Robert George Baderman, 70, of Pierrepont died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at his home. Born April 6, 1948 at the family home in Rodman, New York, he was the son of the late Albert G. and Grace M. (Kenfield) Baderman. He graduated from Adams Central High School in 1967 and from the Wanakena Ranger School in 1968. Robert also graduated from SUNY Canton with a Bachelor’s degree. He retired in April 2018 from the HudBay Zinc Mine in Balmat. Robert was born and raised on...

Frank “Reggie” Burns, 69, Pierrepont NY             Up a sunny dirt road in the North Country sits a house on a hill. This is the house that love built. Reggie Burns, strong and brave, left this house for his heavenly home on Sunday, December 16th.             Born the oldest boy of Frank and Leona Burns’s 16 children, Reggie was a fierce protector, provider, and...

Joseph M. LeBoeuf, 51, of Canton passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 5, 2018. Joseph was born December 14, 1966 in Ogdensburg, the son of the late Norman J. and Jeanne (Nagell) LeBoeuf. He was a 1985 graduate of Hugh C. Williams High School. He was married to Amy S. Perry on March 14, 1992, the marriage later ended but life-long friendship remained. Joseph was a talented carpenter, wood worker, photographer and electrician, he also worked security for the Boxing Hall of Fame...

James E. Whitcomb, 56, of Morley, died on Monday, December 3, 2018 at his home. James was born January 22, 1962 in Ogdensburg, the son of Edward and Nancy (Whitman) Whitcomb. He graduated from Canton High School and served in the United States Navy. On March 26, 1986, James was united in marriage to Brenda VanHyning in Colton. James was employed by Pepsi-Cola of Ogdensburg, for which he has worked for the last 20 years. James enjoyed hunting, baseball, walking in the woods and hanging out...

Everett W. Coller, 37, of Morley passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018, he was at home in the place he loved. Born July 17, 1981 in Palestine, Texas, he is the son of Thurman “Red” and Robin (Swinyer) Coller. He for short times with the NYS Fair and at Walmart. “Ev” as his family called him, enjoyed hunting, fishing and kayaking, loved his dog, talking about movies and was very tech savvy. He loved life and was always good for a joke. Ev will be missed by his...

Loren L. “Bub” Bronson, 87, of West Stockholm died peacefully while in the company of family on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at The Alice Center in Malone, where he had been a resident since August. Bub was born on December 1, 1930 in the Town of Stockholm, the son of the late Harrison and Mabel (Fefee) Bronson. He attended West Stockholm Schools and graduated from Potsdam High School. On December 17, 1955, Bub was married to Jean Winters at the West Stockholm United Methodist...

Jeffrey J. Gushlaw, 49, of Hodskin Street, Canton; died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, following being stricken at his home. Jeffrey was born July 20, 1969 in Fitchburg, MA; the son of Alton and Shirley (Cox) Gushlaw. Jeffrey worked construction for several area contractors. There will be a memorial service planned in his home town of Clayton at a later date. Memories and condolences may be expressed online at www.olearyfuneralservice.com.

Nelson J. Bessette, 92, of 307 Town Line Road, Canton, went to live with the Lord on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at the home of his daughter, Nancy, also on the Town Line Rd. Calling hours will be held Friday, Nov 30 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the O'Leary Funeral Home in Canton, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Dec 1 at 11am, at St. Mary's Church in Canton; with burial following in St. Mary's Cemetery, Riverside Drive, Canton.   Born on April 22, 1926 in...